Miniature Schnauzer needs to be cut short??

each purebred dog has one or more "standard" grooming looks; here is
some info on the schanuzer:

http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=slv2-fp&p=schnauzer%20%2bgroom*


Sam wrote:
> My girl friend has it in her head that Miniature Schnauzers need to be
> cut short all over, face and legs twice a year for their health.
>
> I can find no info on this, Please help before she shaves the pore
> dog!!